French word

contrevenir

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃tʁəvəniʁ/

Meaning

  • verbviolate

Example

Cette action contrevient à la loi.

This action violates the law.

Illustration for contrevenir (violate)

More examples

Cela contrevient aux règles que nous avons établies.

That violates the rules we established.

Core concept

A rule met by an act that pushes against its proper force.

Common phrases

  • contrevenir aux règles

    violate the rules

  • contrevenir aux consignes

    violate the instructions

Similar words

violer: Break a law or promise.
enfreindre: Act against a rule or regulation.
déroger: Depart from a rule or custom by making an exception.

Definition in French

Entrer en conflit avec une règle, une loi ou une exigence en portant atteinte à leur application.

Word origin

French contrevenir comes from Latin contravenire, formed from contra, meaning against, and venire, meaning to come.

Usage tips

  • Contrevenir normally takes the preposition à before the rule, law, or requirement affected.

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